Police reform perspective from current and former chiefs'

A former Lexington Police chief and current Winchester Police chief provide insight and perspective on the calls for widespread police reform in the wake of racial injustice and police brutality in America.

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Demonstrators in lexington have shared what kind of reform they'd like to see.

But, how many of those demands are feasible?

Abc 36's austin miller caught up with a former and current police chief to get their perspective on the changes we could see.

White anthany beatty former lexington police chief l3: abc 36 news white former & current police chiefs believe change is coming lexington l3: abc 36 news white kevin palmer winchester police chief l3: abc 36 news white former & current police chiefs believe change is coming lexington the protests around the country have made it clear.

They want change..

And change is coming.

"this is going to be one of those landmark moments in our history, in the united states' history, in terms of police and community relations."

Former lexington police chief anthany beatty has seen something like this before..

As an officer during the 1994 lexingtion protests and riots.

Beatty says while these protests have been peaceful..

It's been a rough month for police around the country..

Many of whom also want to see reforms. "they want to be held accountable for what goes on in their community.

They would not sign on to be police officers if they did not, so when they're accused of something that someone else has done, that's a personal affront to them, but at the same time, they understand that the community is hurting.

The community wants them to change and they will work to make that change."

Over in winchester..

Police chief kevin palmer has already written a policy update for no-knock warrants..

Requiring a judge's and chief's approval before executing.

He says more changes will come thanks the conversations he's had within the community.

"i've had more visits from people within the community asking about their police department.

I think that's key in transparency.

I think it's key in moving forward and obviously in some police agencies, that'll be the key in reform."

Palmer says the most cruicial changes will likely come at the state and federal level.

Beatty believes those changes will come soon.

"given the light that we've had such extended protests and we have people being so vocal about the change that they want, historically we know that that kind of discussion and calaboration, some good comes out of it and improves police and community relations."

In lexington..